Motorsport Technology Top Up BSc (Hons)

pg00003 EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME The aim ofthe programme is to provide you with an undergraduate education in the fields of applied technology in a named specialised área. This will contribute to your development as a professional technologist and be the first step in your achieving Incorporated Engineer status. The programme also aims to equip you with knowledge, understanding and skills to analyse deliver and manage technology in a variety of design related settings and environments providing you with: An understanding of technology principies. An understanding of the management of technology and change. The skills to apply, analyse and evalúate information technology systems. the ability to undertake design work ability to use mathematical and computer models to understand technological solutions ability to solve technology problems ability to undertake practical work awareness of leading edge knowledge a range of transferable skills including team-working and communication skills an intellectually demanding and stimulating programme of study a life-long commitment to learning As well as these generic aims of the programme, individual awards have the following aims: FdSc Motorsport Technology with BSc(Hons) Motorsport This award focuses on the technology based aspeets of Motorsport. The award is designed to produce graduates who have a technical understanding of Motorsport and the ability to work within this field of technology. Students will obtain 50% of their education within the workplace. Opportunities exist for our graduates to work with manufacturers, suppliers and specialist enterprises in the automotive and motorsport sectors. What is distinctive about this programme? The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at Staffordshire University is a leading centre for innovation and practical scholarship. The Faculty offers modern programmes of study, enterprise partnerships with industry and an active research programme. The Technology awards within the programme excite, engage and empower our students. Visitors are impressed by the dedication and imagination of the teaching staff and by the energy and enthusiasm ofthe students. The Faculty laboratories and technology centres are equipped software and hardware, which endeavour to reflect the latest developments needed to support the students. The learning process adopted is one of constant self-exploration and experimentation. This distinct characteristic has acted as a catalyst towards the emergence of dynamic ideas amongst students and has made learning both enriching and refreshing. </div>